Ashley Painter Photography

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5 out of 5 stars and 7 reviews
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Charleston, SC
$2,800 starting price
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The Lowcountry
Travels up to 75 miles See details

About this vendor

Vendor
Ashley Painter
OWNER
What began as a hobby rapidly turned into a passion for capturing, cultivating, and mesmerizing shots for wedding and portrait clients. With over 30 weddings and counting and countless portrait sessions, I have the experience and talent that you are looking for. From the beginning stages to the end stages, I will have your back. I have taken formal education from the New York Institute of Photography, as well as education on posing and lighting, and I continuously invest in my education to stay up to date on trends, technology, and more. I am a member of Professional Photographers of America, and I have been published in two magazines for my child portrait work. I have also been featured in South Carolina Voyager Magazine as a local small business owner. Please contact me to see how I can benefit you for your portrait session or wedding day. Registered as an LLC, licensed in select cities in South Carolina, and insured. Ashley Painter Photography is a wedding and event photographer based out of Charleston, SC.
Woman-owned Business
+3 years in business
Speaks English
1 team members

Prices & packages

Micro Wedding
$1,050 starting price
Micro Wedding
$1,050 starting price
2 hours
2 hours
Print Release
Print Release
One Photographer
One Photographer
Charleston area only
Charleston area only
High Res Gallery
High Res Gallery
2 hour coverage
2 hour coverage
Timeline assistance
Timeline assistance
Collection One
$2,800 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
Engagement add on available for $585 at booking
Engagement add on available for $585 at booking
One Photographer
One Photographer
High resolution online gallery
High resolution online gallery
In depth venue tour and timeline assistance
In depth venue tour and timeline assistance
Print Release
Print Release
5% off a la cart
5% off a la cart
8 hour coverage
8 hour coverage
Most popular
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Collection Two
$4,800 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
Engagement session
Engagement session
Two Photographers
Two Photographers
One assistant
One assistant
High res online gallery
High res online gallery
8 hour coverage
8 hour coverage
Print release
Print release
In depth venue tour and timeline assistance
In depth venue tour and timeline assistance
10 % off a la cart
10 % off a la cart
Collection Three
$5,800 starting price
10 hours
10 hours
Two Photographers
Two Photographers
Engagement Session
Engagement Session
High res online gallery
High res online gallery
In depth venue tour and timeline assistance
In depth venue tour and timeline assistance
Print release
Print release
One assistant
One assistant
10% off a la cart
10% off a la cart
10 hour coverage
10 hour coverage
  • Micro Wedding
    $1,050 starting price
    Micro Wedding
    $1,050 starting price
    2 hours
    2 hours
    Print Release
    Print Release
    One Photographer
    One Photographer
    Charleston area only
    Charleston area only
    High Res Gallery
    High Res Gallery
    2 hour coverage
    2 hour coverage
    Timeline assistance
    Timeline assistance
  • Collection One
    $2,800 starting price
    Collection One
    $2,800 starting price
    8 hours
    8 hours
    Engagement add on available for $585 at booking
    Engagement add on available for $585 at booking
    One Photographer
    One Photographer
    High resolution online gallery
    High resolution online gallery
    In depth venue tour and timeline assistance
    In depth venue tour and timeline assistance
    Print Release
    Print Release
    5% off a la cart
    5% off a la cart
    8 hour coverage
    8 hour coverage
  • Most popular
    .
    Collection Two
    $4,800 starting price
    Collection Two
    $4,800 starting price
    8 hours
    8 hours
    Engagement session
    Engagement session
    Two Photographers
    Two Photographers
    One assistant
    One assistant
    High res online gallery
    High res online gallery
    8 hour coverage
    8 hour coverage
    Print release
    Print release
    In depth venue tour and timeline assistance
    In depth venue tour and timeline assistance
    10 % off a la cart
    10 % off a la cart
  • Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
  • Couples usually spend $4,800
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Online Proofing
Photo
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Vintage
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
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Meet the team

Vendor
Ashley Painter
Owner
Hi! I'm Ashley; a hardworking wife, mother, and professional photographer. What began as a child portrait business, soon turned into a love affair with wedding photography. After my first wedding I was hooked, and haven't looked back since. I am captivated by the intimacy of weddings and the special role I get to play in such an important day for my clients . I love being in on the secret moments and smiles. I also love creating a lasting bond with my clients, many of whom have become friends and acquaintances after myself services are complete. Let me show you how much I care by choosing me!

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5.0

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7 reviews
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Ashley consistently receives glowing reviews for her photography services, especially for capturing special moments like proposals and weddings. Reviewers praise her professionalism, attention to detail, ability to make clients feel at ease, and the high quality of her work. She is commended for her photography skills, communication, and calm demeanor during important events, leaving clients impressed and grateful for her services. Many express intentions to hire her for future events and recommend her to others seeking a talented photographer for their special occasions.
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2/22/2025
So incredible! Ashley is professional, passionate, accommodating and great under the pressure of wedding stress. She brought her husband along as her assistant which was so sweet and we were happy to have both of them on our special day. Leading up to the wedding we had a very helpful phone call to go over my photo shots list. I feel like every shot I could have wanted was taken on our wedding day and the sneak peeks were 10/10. What really stood out was the fact that she invests in her photography with continued education via photo classes and flat lay props etc. that help make fabulous wedding photos. My sister loved her so much she's hiring her for her own grad pictures! Would hire again.
response 03/21/2025
Cecilia, thank you so much for sharing your experience with me on The Knot!! I loved worki...
ng with you and can't wait to work with your sister!!
AvatarM
1/15/2025
Ashley was an absolute rockstar during one of the biggest moments of my life. She captured every detail of my proposal to my fiancée with such skill and precision that I couldn’t believe how perfect the photos turned out. The emotions, the surprise, and even the tiny details I didn’t notice in the moment—she got it all. What really stood out to me was how easy she made everything. Proposing is stressful enough, but Ashley kept everything calm and fun while somehow managing to be in all the right places without us even noticing. Afterward, she stuck around for a family photo session, and she turned what could have been pure chaos into something smooth, natural, and even enjoyable (which says a lot coming from me!). Her photos captured exactly how the day felt, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Ashley, you nailed it—thank you for making this moment last forever! If you’re thinking of hiring her, just do it. You won’t regret it.
response 03/21/2025
Thank you so much for reviewing me here, Matt! I loved meeting both of your families and b...
eing able to help make such a special day go seamlessly. Good luck on your wedding planning!! You know where to find me if a destination wedding is in the plans!
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1/15/2025
Ashley made one of the most important days of my life even more magical. She was there to capture the moment my fiancé proposed, and the photos she took are nothing short of breathtaking. Every image radiates the joy, love, and surprise I felt in that moment—it’s like I’m reliving it every time I look at them. What really stood out to me was how comfortable Ashley made me feel. I was so caught up in the excitement, but she guided us through the most beautiful photos without ever interrupting the moment. Afterward, she took the time to photograph our families together, and those pictures are just as special. Ashley has such a gift for capturing emotions and making the experience effortless and fun. These photos will always be some of my most treasured memories, and I’m so grateful to her for telling our story so perfectly! If you’re lucky enough to work with Ashley, you’re in the best hands. ❤️
response 03/21/2025
Annika, it was absolutely wonderful to work with your mom and Matt on planning this moment...
ous day. Your mom is an absolute rockstar!! I was overjoyed when she contacted me and even more so when I met all of you! You know where to find me if you ever find yourselves back in South Carolina !!
AvatarJ
9/29/2024
Ashley was absolutely perfect! She was great to work with and made the whole day go smoothly while working with our DJ creating a timeline for the day to help keep us track to capture all the important moments. We will definitely be using her for more family photos in the future.
response 03/21/2025
Jess, thank you so much for reviewing me here! I loved being part of your wedding day and ...
look forward to many more interactions to come. Still one of my favorite days!
AvatarZ
1/31/2024
I was stressed about finding an affordable photographer. When she popped up on FB looking for people to give her a chance I knew it was meant to be. Beyond thankful for the work that Ashley put into our big day and our photos. I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer to join us on our day. She truly has a special talent. I highly recommend her if you or anyone you know is looking for an event photographer. You won’t be disappointed!!
AvatarK
11/12/2023
Ashley was awesome to work with! We had engagement pictures done. My fiancé and I are not the most comfortable in front of a camera and she was great at helping us feel relaxed and ourselves. She came up with fun but natural poses that turned out great. She sent us our pictures after just a couple weeks and even gave us a sneak peak of them that night! We loved her edits and would definitely recommend her to anyone.
response 03/21/2025
Karlye, thank you so much for the review!! I hope that I am able to work with you again so...
meday! Your family was one of the first (your amazing sister) who helped welcome me and my family to Charleston and I am forever grateful for the connections made! REACH OUT if you have tiny people in your future!!!!!
AvatarJ
8/24/2023
While we were not lucky enough to book Ashley for our wedding, it was still a pleasure discussing our options with her as we looked for our photographer. She is responsive, flexible, and easy to reach via her website. If you're looking for a wedding photographer, Ashley is a terrific option!
response 03/21/2025
James, not a day goes by that I don't appreciate this review by you, simply because you va...
lued my communication and kindness. I hope that your wedding day was amazing, and I wish you all the best that life has to offer!

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